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Stargazing at Weardale Railway

Enjoy Weardale's dark skies on  Wednesday  22nd October 1730 – 2030

The experience commences from 1730 at Stanhope Station (DL13 2YS) with exciting space themed activities for all the family, this will be followed by a train ride departing at 1800 from Stanhope to a unique location where you will disembark and enjoy stargazing using telescopes and while listening to our experts from the Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society. 

Pre-booking is essential; includes light refreshments and a space themed gift for all the children. You will need to bring along a folding chair(s). You should be aware that the experience means you will be climbing on and off the train so suitable footwear and a reasonable level of fitness is required. 

*Please note in the event of cloudy skies the event will still go ahead however the telescope experience will be replaced with an alternative activity.

Ticket options

  • Adult ticket Stargazing Event
    Adult ticket Stargazing Event
    £30.00

    Includes train ride and light refreshments

    0 30 max

    Includes train ride and light refreshments

  • Child ticket Stargazing Event
    Child ticket Stargazing Event
    £15.00

    Includes train ride, light refreshments and a space themed gift

    0 30 max

    Includes train ride, light refreshments and a space themed gift

Stargazing at Weardale Railway

Enjoy Weardale's dark skies on  Wednesday  22nd October 1730 – 2030

The experience commences from 1730 at Stanhope Station (DL13 2YS) with exciting space themed activities for all the family, this will be followed by a train ride departing at 1800 from Stanhope to a unique location where you will disembark and enjoy stargazing using telescopes and while listening to our experts from the Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society. 

Pre-booking is essential; includes light refreshments and a space themed gift for all the children. You will need to bring along a folding chair(s). You should be aware that the experience means you will be climbing on and off the train so suitable footwear and a reasonable level of fitness is required. 

*Please note in the event of cloudy skies the event will still go ahead however the telescope experience will be replaced with an alternative activity.

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